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2021: Caldwell Parish residents have median age of 41

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

Caldwell Parish residents have a median age of 41-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Vernon Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 3

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy, Coons, Tillis, Kaine Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Reemployment Benefits for Out-of-Work Americans

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Chris Coons, Thom Tillis, and Tim Kaine have introduced the Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment (BRIDGE) for Workers Act. This legislation aims to provide more assistance to unemployed Americans in finding good-paying jobs.The BRIDGE for Workers Act would give states more flexibility in administering existing reemployment benefits, allowing them to offer services such as job search assistance, employability assessment, job matching, financial literacy services, resume writing, and interviewing assistance. These...

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Cassidy, Cramer, Colleagues Sponsor Resolution to Overturn FHWA’s Illegal, Impractical GHG Emissions Performance Measure Rule

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and nearly half the Senate have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval to nullify the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) rule on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures. This move aims to demonstrate Congress' objection to what they consider federal overreach.The FHWA finalized the rule in November 2023, imposing GHG emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations. However, critics argue that the...

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Xavier Smith, former New Iberia Senior High School standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NAIA game

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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On Thursday, February 8, former Gibsland-Coleman High School standout Terrance James’ college team won in an NAIA game

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Archbishop Hannan High School standout Grant Kemp’s college team won in NAIA game on Thursday, February 8

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Port Allen High School standouts EJ McQuillan and Isaiah Howard’s college team won in NAIA game on Thursday, February 8

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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White Castle High School standout Keyon Giroir’s college team won in NAIA game on Thursday, February 8

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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JD Allen, former Wesson High School standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NAIA game

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Rayville High School standout Kashie Natt’s college team won in NAIA game on Thursday, February 8

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The LSU-Alexandria Generals won 96-87 in their NAIA game against the Xavier Gold Rush on Thursday, February 8.

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On Thursday, February 8, Anacoco High School standout Emanuel Luzardo competed in NAIA game

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The LSU-Alexandria Generals won 96-87 in their NAIA game against the Xavier Gold Rush on Thursday, February 8.

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Jourdain Dishmond, former Holy Savior Menard High School standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NAIA game

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The LSU-Alexandria Generals won 96-87 in their NAIA game against the Xavier Gold Rush on Thursday, February 8.

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JT Curry and Sedric Curry, former Southern University Lab School standouts, played on Thursday, February 8 in NAIA game

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Cassidy, Rubio, Colleagues to Blinken: Wokeness is Undermining U.S. Foreign Assistance

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Marco Rubio, and seven Republican colleagues have expressed their concerns to Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the U.S. Department of State's proposed rule expanding nondiscriminatory mandates to prioritize a "woke" agenda and hinder the future of U.S. foreign assistance. The senators argue that this initiative would discriminate against faith-based organizations and traditional values groups in various regions around the world.In a letter to Secretary Blinken, the senators state, "Conditioning foreign assistance programs on...

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Cassidy Accepts Legislative Initiative Champion Award from Sheriffs of America

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) was honored as the Major County Sheriffs of America’s (MCSA) Legislative Initiative Champion Award for his leadership on improving health care access for those awaiting trial. Cassidy's Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which aims to ensure that pre-trial detainees do not lose access to Medicaid prior to being found guilty of a crime, was cited as the reason for the award."I am proud to stand with sheriffs across the country to ensure those who have not been found guilty of a crime see their rights protected," said Dr....

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Cassidy, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Give Bureau of Prisons Officers Fair Pay

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Richard Blumenthal, and Bob Casey have introduced the Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act to ensure fair pay for Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees in rural areas. This bill aims to address the staffing shortages at Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Oakdale in Allen Parish and FCC Pollock in Grant Parish by providing competitive pay that better reflects the cost of living, commute times, alternative careers, and the hard work and dedication of BOP employees.According to Dr. Cassidy, "Bureau of Prisons employees in Louisiana are underpaid...

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Cassidy Blasts Biden Administration for War on American Workers, European Allies

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has criticized the Biden administration for its decision to freeze all pending non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permit applications. Speaking during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Senator Cassidy argued that this policy is detrimental to American working families and U.S. allies.Cassidy highlighted the impact on American workers, stating, "This policy is a war on the American worker." He pointed out the significant number of jobs created by LNG facilities, stating, "The...

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Cassidy Blasts New Biden EPA Regulations on Particulate Matter

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule on particulate matter (PM). Dr. Cassidy voiced his concerns about the potential negative impact of the regulations on both air quality and the economy.In a statement, Dr. Cassidy highlighted the progress that has been made in improving air quality in the United States while simultaneously promoting economic growth. He argued that the new rule overlooks these achievements and instead encourages manufacturing companies to relocate their operations to China, thus...

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Cassidy, Hassan Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Job Counseling Services for Surviving Spouses of Service Members

By Central Louisiana News | Feb 7, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Maggie Hassan, Eric Schmitt, and Mark Kelly have introduced the Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing access to job counseling services for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who died while on active duty.The bill seeks to expand the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program, a program housed within the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service at the Department of Labor, to include surviving spouses. Currently, the program provides funding to every state to hire specialists who offer...